There has been a policy push in several countries to encourage more evidence-based practice in education, although current knowledge shows that the relationship between education research and policy-practice is problematic. In spite of this, educational organizations have to respond to the challenges of globalisation with new pedagogic models to…

Guidelines are provided for educators to use in exploring the feasibility of technology-oriented tools in teaching and learning based on social-cultural underpinnings, using activity theory as a framework for analysis. This research and development framework is intended to provide a concrete basis for understanding the impact of technology tools…

This compilation of conference materials consists of: programme, inaugural and closing addresses, working group reports, background papers, and a reference document. The principle substantitive items are the working group results and the background papers. Within the overall conference theme of "Education and New Information…

The future of American schools depends in large part on their openness to innovations in instructional patterns, in school organization, in education for teachers and for deprived minorities, and in their use of educational technology. Basic and applied research are needed to determine useful innovation. Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness…